(A) This handbook is designed to provide you with information about working conditions, employee benefits, and some of the policies affecting your employment. You should read, understand, and comply with all provisions of the handbook. It describes many of your responsibilities as an employee and outlines the programs developed by the city to benefit our employees. One of our objectives is to provide a work environment that is conducive to both personal and professional growth.
(B) Nothing in this handbook is intended to, in any sense, constitute a contract of employment. The city is an “at-will” employer which refers to the nature of the employment relationship which means that the employee may resign at any time and the employer may discharge an employee at any time with or without cause.
(C) No employee handbook can anticipate every circumstance or question about policy. As the city continues to grow, the need may arise to change policies described in the handbook. The city therefore reserves the right to revise, supplement, or rescind any policies or portion of the handbook from time to time as it deems appropriate, in its sole and absolute discretion. Employees will, of course, be notified of such changes as they occur. These policies and procedures apply to all city employees, except when in conflict with special employment conditions imposed by appropriate authorities.
(D) While the city believes these policies are accurate, they are only summaries, and any discrepancies between these summaries (such as insurance policies) shall be governed by the actual terms of the underlying, more detailed plan documents.
(Ord. 2018-16, passed 1-7-19)